Author: Cora Megan
Letting Go of Parenting Perfectionism
Posted onThe other day, I was doing a private consultation with a father of an almost-three-year-old. They just welcomed a new baby to their family and the child has been struggling with aggression at school. “Parenting is […]
“Managing Meltdowns” – Facebook Live Round Table Tuesday March 23 at 8:15pm EST
Posted onLearn why emotional meltdowns occur in young children Learn how caregivers can manage their own distress during meltdowns Learn positive approaches to help children calm down Learn ways to talk with your child about strong feelings […]
Help Young Children Play on their Own
Posted onMany parents are asking, “How am I supposed to homeschool my child AND work from home? I am not a teacher!” This can feel overwhelming and impossible. You are not alone. It is important to start […]
Pacifier Weaning: Binkies Can be Tricky!
Posted onPacifiers are a great aid to self-soothing for infants and toddlers. It replaces using a thumb, the age-old ready-made tool, and is less damaging to developing teeth. Pediatric dentists recommend that by age three years children […]
Help! My Toddler is Screaming a Lot!
Posted onToddlers are impulsive and have a hard time stopping themselves from doing things that: Feel good (yup, screaming feels good to little ones) Worked in the past (chances are that every time your toddler screams someone […]
Childcare Centers are Opening Back Up: How to Help Your Child Get Ready
Posted onAfter nearly four months at home and limited interaction with the outside world, your child will likely protest separating from you on their first days back. This is normal and a healthy expression of their feelings. […]
Preschool Perspective: Girls have long hair and boys have short hair, right?
Posted onConcerned mom submitted the following question to Peace At Home: Feeling super disappointed as I write this… It’s the first week of Pre-K for my almost 5-year-old, and at drop off today, the teacher pulled Todd aside to […]